Kathmandu – Garima Bikas Bank Limited has announced the third edition of the Garima Road Race 2083, scheduled to take place in Kathmandu on Saturday, November 21, 2026, as part of the bank’s 20th anniversary celebrations.
The event will be organized under the theme “Sports for Health,” with the aim of promoting healthy lifestyles, encouraging participation in sports and supporting emerging running talent in Nepal.
The bank introduced the annual road race in 2081 BS. This year’s event is expected to attract around 1,500 runners across open and corporate categories.
The competition will feature a 10-kilometre race for men and women in the open category and a five-kilometre race for men and women in the corporate category.
Participation in the corporate category will be limited to permanent employees of Nepal Rastra Bank, the Securities Board of Nepal, Nepal Stock Exchange, banks and financial institutions, merchant banks, insurance companies, payment service providers and payment system operators.
Cash prizes will be awarded to the top five finishers in both categories. In the open category, the first-place winners in the men’s and women’s races will each receive Rs 50,000. Second-place finishers will receive Rs 35,000, third-place finishers Rs 20,000, fourth-place finishers Rs 15,000 and fifth-place finishers Rs 10,000.
In the corporate category, the first-place winners in both the men’s and women’s races will receive Rs 30,000 each. The remaining prizes will be Rs 20,000 for second place, Rs 15,000 for third, Rs 10,000 for fourth and Rs 5,000 for fifth.
All runners who complete their respective races will receive participation certificates and medals.
The 10-kilometre open race will begin at the bank’s head office in Baluwatar, proceed to the Ward No. 3 office premises of Budhanilkantha Municipality and return to Baluwatar along the same route.
The five-kilometre corporate race will also start from Baluwatar, reach Neuro Hospital in Bansbari and return to the starting point.
Garima Bikas Bank has partnered with NRS Sports Foundation to manage the competition and ensure its smooth operation.
Interested runners can register online from November 14 to November 18, 2026, by paying a registration fee of Rs 100.
The bank has encouraged runners to participate, expressing its commitment to promoting a healthier, more active and disciplined society through sports.
Further information about the event is available through Garima Bikas Bank’s call centre at 01-5970179.
